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313This recipe also works well with fresh raspberries. You can also substitute pistachios, almonds or pecans for the walnuts. It’s a great recipe to make ahead, especially when the summer berries are on sale.
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314I've tried crab cakes in most parts of the country, but none taste as good as the ones found in Maryland. They’re known for the large lumps of crab and very little breading, which makes for a spectacular crab cake. Old Bay is a spice staple and key to an au…
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316This intense flavorful rub is great for any type of steak, but I prefer rib eye for barbecuing. This recipe is for indoor cooking, but you can also cook them on a charcoal or gas grill over high heat. Be sure and let the steaks rest before carving – I usual…
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318On a recent trip to Sao Paulo, I had an excellent lunch with friends at Restaurant Spot. The NY Times described the crowd as “mostly well-dressed office workers or business people… but it's the evening crowd, however, that keeps Spot buzzing when musicians,…
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319I was in Washington DC recently and had a great dinner at BLT (Bistro Laurent Tourondel http://www.bltsteak.com/ ). The food was delicious, but the popovers were particularly memorable. Popovers are great in the morning with some strawberry butter, or you c…
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320Uglesich's Restaurant in New Orleans ( Uglesich website ) serves one of the best shrimp and grits that I ever tasted, although, just about everything there was incredible. This recipe, which follows a method from America’s Test kitchen, is pretty easy to th…
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321Make this pie when strawberries are at their peak – it’s a perfect summer dessert. Some recipes call for gelatin, but it can make the pie to rubbery. America’s Test Kitchen calls for powdered pectin to thicken the filling which works much better. Measuring…
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322I clipped this recipe a couple of years ago from the New York Times and never made them until the other day. They are giant cookies, loaded with chocolate, crisp on the edges and chewy in the middle – maybe the best chocolate chip cookie ever…
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323Chiffon cakes are airy, moist, and delicious. They have an interesting history too. Harry Baker, a Los Angeles insurance agent turned caterer, is credited with the original chiffon cake in 1927. For two decades he carefully guarded his secret recipe, making…
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324This is my favorite classic cheesecake recipes. It’s a combination of several favorite elements from a variety of sources. I love the buttery crunch of Lorna Doone cookies, but feel free to use the traditional graham crackers. I think the mascarpone cheese…
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325Spiced Apple Walnut Muffins Download Spiced Apple Walnut Muffins Recipe
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326These biscuits are perfect for an indulgent weekend breakfast. Serve them with scrambled eggs, your favorite frittata, or make mini sandwiches with leftover ham and cheddar cheese. Saco powdered buttermilk works well in this recipe, but make sure that the w…
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327This old fashioned coffee cake can be made with any favorite fruit, including berries or thinly thiced apples, peaches, or pears. It’s a recipe that I’ve used since I first found it while thumbing through an old spiral bound Better Homes and Gardens cookboo…
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328Hint: To center the yolks, turn the carton of eggs on its side in the refrigerator the day before you plan to cook the eggs.
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329My sister has been making zucchini bread for as long as I can remember – and it’s always been a favorite quick bread, especially in the summer. It’s a great way to use up overgrown zucchini from the garden. The pineapple adds some nice flavor and makes a ni…
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330I’ve never really use a “crock pot” that often, but these ribs make it worth dragging it out of the basement. They literally fall of the bone and the sauce is the perfect combination of sweet and savory. They are quick to throw together but take a few hours…
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331This is a quick and easy recipe for fish – and it’s great for kids – reminiscent of the ever popular chicken fingers.
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332It’s important that the potatoes are sliced very thin, no more than 1/8” thick. I use a mandoline, but you can also use your food processor with the blade attachment. These are great to serve on Easter with a glazed ham or a leg of lamb.
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333Every Irish family has its own colcannon recipe, since it's a classic comfort food in Ireland. I first discovered this unique potato dish on a trip to Dublin - you can read about the trip and my visit to the Merrion Hotel on One for the Table's site:
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334I was walking through my local farmer’s market today and saw a new vendor called the Maine Connection Seafood Company. The prize on their table was fresh Maine lobster – flown to LA the same day that it is caught from the family run fishing business. Of cou…
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336I was visiting my dear friend David in Carefree Arizona when I first discovered this recipe. It was neatly written by his mother, Jane, on a small piece of paper tucked away in a kitchen drawer and titled “Bill Blass’s Meatloaf”. Though I never had the plea…
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